High Interest: April 9

Published: Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 8:06 a.m.

Last Modified: Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 8:06 a.m.

The Music Academy of Western North Carolina announces two summer day camps for rising fourth- through eighth- graders.

Both camps will be held July 22 through July 26 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Music Academy of WNC, at 235 Duncan Hill Road in Hendersonville. Campers can choose between a Mountain Dulcimer Day Camp and a Beginning Suzuki Strings Day Camp. All camps are taught and administered by Music Academy faculty as well as various music teachers throughout the Henderson County Public School System and homeschool community.

For more information or to register, visit the Music Academy website at www.wncmusicacademy.com or call 828- 693-3726.

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ASHEVILLE — UNC-Asheville delivers $268 million in economic impact to the Asheville metro area, according to the results of a study released Monday.

The Economic Impact Study conducted by Tom Tveidt, a research economist with SYNEVA Economics LLC, found that UNC-Asheville supports 2,592 local jobs and adds $105.5 million in local income. Every dollar in state appropriations received by the university generates $2.96 in local income and $7.62 in economic output in the Asheville area.

The study found that on-campus employment accounts for less than onethird of the local jobs that UNC-Asheville supports. More than 1,800 local jobs supported by UNC-Asheville's economic impact are off campus, including 442 in the retail and trade sector.

Campus operations produce $153.5 million in economic impact, and spending by students adds another $36.3 million (this figure does not include tuition payments). The university also attracts visitors, who spend an estimated $4.5 million annually.

The Economic Impact Study for 2012 is the first such study commissioned by the university since 1995.

The study is available online at http:// unca.edu/about/facts-and-figures/economic- impact-study.

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Friday is the deadline for nominations for the sixth annual Henderson County ATHENA Award.

The award is given to a woman who is an exemplary leader and has achieved excellence in her business or profession, served the community in a meaningful way and, most importantly, actively assisted women to achieve their full leadership potential. The ATHENA Award is given in memory of local businesswoman Vanessa Y. Mintz, who brought the ATHENA Award to Henderson County in 2008.

Past winners of the ATHENA Award include: Myra Grant with Pardee Hospital Foundation (2012); Joyce Mason with Four Seasons Compassion for Life (2011); Pat Shepherd with Pat's School of Dance (2010); Ragan Ward with Carolina First (2009); and Robin Reed with Bares It All (2008).

ATHENA Leadership Award recipients are presented a hand-cast, bronzed and crystal sculpture that symbolizes the strength, courage and wisdom of ATHENA recipients.

The award is sponsored by the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, Morris Broadband, and Judy Stroud/ State Farm Insurance. The winner will be announced during Small Business Week at the Professional Women's Luncheon at Kenmure Country Club.

Go to website hendersoncountychamber. org to fill out a nomination form.

<p>The Music Academy of Western North Carolina announces two summer day camps for rising fourth- through eighth- graders.</p><p>Both camps will be held July 22 through July 26 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Music Academy of WNC, at 235 Duncan Hill Road in Hendersonville. Campers can choose between a Mountain Dulcimer Day Camp and a Beginning Suzuki Strings Day Camp. All camps are taught and administered by Music Academy faculty as well as various music teachers throughout the Henderson County Public School System and homeschool community.</p><p>For more information or to register, visit the Music Academy website at www.wncmusicacademy.com or call 828- 693-3726.</p><p>u</p><p>ASHEVILLE — UNC-Asheville delivers $268 million in economic impact to the Asheville metro area, according to the results of a study released Monday.</p><p>The Economic Impact Study conducted by Tom Tveidt, a research economist with SYNEVA Economics LLC, found that UNC-Asheville supports 2,592 local jobs and adds $105.5 million in local income. Every dollar in state appropriations received by the university generates $2.96 in local income and $7.62 in economic output in the Asheville area.</p><p>The study found that on-campus employment accounts for less than onethird of the local jobs that UNC-Asheville supports. More than 1,800 local jobs supported by UNC-Asheville's economic impact are off campus, including 442 in the retail and trade sector.</p><p>Campus operations produce $153.5 million in economic impact, and spending by students adds another $36.3 million (this figure does not include tuition payments). The university also attracts visitors, who spend an estimated $4.5 million annually.</p><p>The Economic Impact Study for 2012 is the first such study commissioned by the university since 1995.</p><p>The study is available online at http:// unca.edu/about/facts-and-figures/economic- impact-study.</p><p>u</p><p>Friday is the deadline for nominations for the sixth annual Henderson County ATHENA Award.</p><p>The award is given to a woman who is an exemplary leader and has achieved excellence in her business or profession, served the community in a meaningful way and, most importantly, actively assisted women to achieve their full leadership potential. The ATHENA Award is given in memory of local businesswoman Vanessa Y. Mintz, who brought the ATHENA Award to Henderson County in 2008.</p><p>Past winners of the ATHENA Award include: Myra Grant with Pardee Hospital Foundation (2012); Joyce Mason with Four Seasons Compassion for Life (2011); Pat Shepherd with Pat's School of Dance (2010); Ragan Ward with Carolina First (2009); and Robin Reed with Bares It All (2008).</p><p>ATHENA Leadership Award recipients are presented a hand-cast, bronzed and crystal sculpture that symbolizes the strength, courage and wisdom of ATHENA recipients.</p><p>The award is sponsored by the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, Morris Broadband, and Judy Stroud/ State Farm Insurance. The winner will be announced during Small Business Week at the Professional Women's Luncheon at Kenmure Country Club.</p><p>Go to website hendersoncountychamber. org to fill out a nomination form.</p><p>Compiled by Leigh Kelley</p>